QA Specialist (Red Giant )

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE: 
Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community. We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration – before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

What You Will Do:

• Design, write, and execute both automated and manual test plans for plugin functionality, performance, and stability within creative and video workflows.
• Test workflows, features, and fixes for host applications (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro) as they are developed, providing timely and actionable feedback to developers and product managers.
• Build representative, real-world creative projects in host applications to validate workflows from an end-user perspective.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, designers, and product managers to ensure releases meet quality standards before shipping.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to support continuous integration and minimize regression issues.
• Document test plans, test cases, and defect reports; track quality metrics, regression results, and test coverage.
• Participate in process-improvement discussions with QA peers and leadership to continuously refine testing practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, working directly with development teams to isolate and resolve.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong QA fundamentals: test planning, case writing, execution, and clear bug reporting.
• Proven experience testing creative video applications such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Resolve.
• Solid understanding of video rendering, processing, and playback, including how to validate effects, color, performance, and compatibility.
• Automation experience and/or coding skills (preferably Python).
• Comfortable working on both Windows and macOS platforms.
• Experience working in agile development workflows (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and a strong focus on user experience.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Red Giant tools and background in motion graphics, compositing, VFX, or professional video editing workflows.
• Good knowledge of TestRail for test management.
• Knowledge of GPU-accelerated effects and media file formats.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).

What We Offer:

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Click "Apply" to submit your application. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!